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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.10, 615.94 and 456.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.10, 615.94 and 456.10 is: 615.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.10 : 615.94 = 456.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.10/615.94 = 456.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.10x = 615.94 × 456.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.10x = 280,929.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,929.09/456.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.94

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